Sony
PlayStation 5 Slim
2023
88
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 2
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline
PlayStation 5 Slim 88
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
PlayStation 5 Slim
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Slim | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| GPU | — | 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) |
| Storage | — | 2 TB internal SSD |
| Ray tracing | — | ≈2× PS5 standard performance |
| Output | — | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported |
| Dimensions | — | 388 × 216 × 89 mm |
| Weight | — | 3.1 kg |
| Launch date | — | November 7, 2024 |
| MSRP | — | $699 USD |
PlayStation 5 Slim
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
Cons
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Slim vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +
At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Does PlayStation 5 Slim or PlayStation 5 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.